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April 25, 2024 at 11:34 AM

US secretly sent long-range missiles to Ukraine to use against Russia: Officials

The U.S. secretly gave Ukraine ATACMS, long range missiles that can reach deep into Russian-held areas, and U.S. officials say Ukraine used them over the last week
April 25, 2024 at 11:34 AM
US secretly sent long-range missiles to Ukraine to use against Russia: Officials
April 24, 2024 at 2:07 PM

Moscow court rejects latest appeal by detained WSJ reporter

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkowivch’s latest appeal was denied and his pre-trial detention remains in place through June 30.
April 24, 2024 at 2:07 PM
Moscow court rejects latest appeal by detained WSJ reporter
April 22, 2024 at 6:46 PM

Russia convicts the spokesperson for Facebook owner Meta in a swift trial in absentia

An independent Russian news site has reported that a court in Russia convicted the spokesperson of U.S. technology company Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, of justifying terrorism and sentenced him to six years in prison in absentia
April 22, 2024 at 6:46 PM
April 21, 2024 at 12:14 AM

Moscow says 50 Ukrainian drones shot down as attacks spark fires at Russian power stations

Ukraine has launched a barrage of drones across Russia overnight in attacks that appeared to target the country’s energy infrastructure
April 21, 2024 at 12:14 AM
Moscow says 50 Ukrainian drones shot down as attacks spark fires at power stations
April 20, 2024 at 9:58 AM

As Russia edges toward a possible offensive on Kharkiv, some residents flee. Others refuse to leave

Russia is exploiting air defense shortages in Ukraine's Kharkiv region by targeting civilian infrastructure and communities to drive away residents
April 20, 2024 at 9:58 AM
As Russia edges toward a possible offensive on Kharkiv, some residents flee
April 19, 2024 at 6:51 PM

For second time in a week, Russian strike in Ukraine kills and wounds dozens of civilians

For the second time in a week, a Russian strike has killed and wounded dozens of civilians, as missiles hit around key of Dnipro.
April 19, 2024 at 6:51 PM
For second time in a week, Russian strike in Ukraine kills and wounds dozens
April 18, 2024 at 5:53 PM

Polish citizen accused of spying for Russia in potential plot to assassinate Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

A Polish man was arrested for allegedly spying for the Russian government as part of a potential assassination attempt against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
April 18, 2024 at 5:53 PM
Polish citizen accused of helping Russia in potential plot to assassinate Zelenskyy
April 17, 2024 at 2:46 PM

Dozens of Russian athletes are likely to qualify for the Paris Olympics. Will Moscow let them go?

Dozens of Russian athletes will likely be allowed to compete at the Paris Olympics
April 17, 2024 at 2:46 PM
Dozens of Russian athletes likely to qualify for Olympics. Will Moscow let them go?
April 16, 2024 at 1:18 AM

US citizen who was arrested in Moscow on drug charges appears in court

A U.S. citizen arrested on drug charges in Moscow amid soaring Russia-U.S. tensions has appeared in court
April 16, 2024 at 1:18 AM
April 13, 2024 at 5:42 PM

Ukraine's military chief warns of 'significantly' worsening battlefield situation in the east

Ukraine's military chief warns of worsening battlefield situation in the east.
April 13, 2024 at 5:42 PM
Ukraine's battlefield situation worsening 'significantly'
April 12, 2024 at 9:34 PM

Russian authorities announced mass evacuation for flood-hit city near Kazakhstan border

Authorities in the Russian city of Orenburg, near the border with Kazakhstan, have announced a mass evacuation from there after water levels in the Ural River rose further, threatening the area with more flooding
April 12, 2024 at 9:34 PM
Russian authorities announce evacuation for flood-hit city near Kazakhstan border
April 12, 2024 at 7:03 PM

Russia test-launches an intercontinental ballistic missile

The Russian military says it has conducted a successful test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile
April 12, 2024 at 7:03 PM
Russia test-launches an intercontinental ballistic missile
April 11, 2024 at 7:32 PM

Russia ramps up strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure

Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv's largest power plant last night and damaged other plants across the country.
April 11, 2024 at 7:32 PM
Russia ramps up strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure
April 11, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Posthumous memoir by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to be published Oct. 22

A memoir Alexei Navalny began working on in 2020 will be published this fall
April 11, 2024 at 3:30 PM
April 10, 2024 at 9:59 AM

Inside Ukraine's wrecked power plants amid unprecedented Russian attacks: Reporter's notebook

Russia has destroyed 80% of Ukraine's thermal power plants in recent attacks, according to Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
April 10, 2024 at 9:59 AM
Inside Ukraine's wrecked power plants amid unprecedented Russian attacks
April 7, 2024 at 9:26 AM

Witnessing the Israel-Hamas war from afar, in contrast to up-close in Ukraine: Reporter's notebook

Western reporters have largely had to watch and hear the incomprehensible level of suffering from a distance.
April 7, 2024 at 9:26 AM
Witnessing the Israel-Hamas war from afar: Reporter's notebook
April 6, 2024 at 1:30 PM

US intel warns of potential terrorist threat at gatherings after Moscow attack

ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack in Moscow that killed at least 144.
April 6, 2024 at 1:30 PM
US intel warns of potential terrorist threat at gatherings after Moscow attack
April 1, 2024 at 10:12 AM

Pope Francis presides over Easter Sunday Mass, calls for cease-fires in Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine conflicts

Francis, 87, had skipped a Good Friday ceremony so that he'd be able to attend the Sunday Mass, the Vatican press office said in a statement on Friday.
April 1, 2024 at 10:12 AM
Pope Francis presides over Easter Sunday Mass
March 31, 2024 at 10:50 PM

Islamic State has been growing ‘unabated’ in Afghanistan: Retired Gen. Frank McKenzie

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews former CENTCOM Commander Gen. Frank McKenzie on “This Week.”
March 31, 2024 at 10:50 PM
Islamic State has been growing ‘unabated’ in Afghanistan: Retired Gen. Frank McKenzie
March 31, 2024 at 5:20 PM

Ukrainian Archbishop Gudziak to Americans: ‘We need your help’

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews Metropolitan Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Church on “This Week.”
March 31, 2024 at 5:20 PM
Ukrainian Archbishop Gudziak to Americans: ‘We need your help’
1 month ago

Former top general warns of 'inevitable' threats to US from Islamic State in wake of Moscow attack

ISIS has a "strong desire" to attack the U.S. and other foreign powers -- a threat that is only growing -- retired Gen. Frank McKenzie warned on Sunday
1 month ago
Former top general warns of 'inevitable' threats to US from ISIS after Moscow attack
1 month ago

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich marks 1 year in Russian prison

Friday marks a year since Russia arrested Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter held on fabricated spying charges.
1 month ago
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich marks 1 year in Russian prison
1 month ago

1 year since journalist Evan Gershkovich was detained in Russia

Shelby Holliday, senior video correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, talks about the campaign to get her colleague Evan Gershkovich, being held on espionage charges, freed from Russian detention.
1 month ago
1 year since journalist Evan Gershkovich was detained in Russia
1 month ago

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich marks 1 year in Russian prison

Gershkovich is being held on spying charges the U.S. denounced as false.
1 month ago
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich marks 1 year in Russian prison
1 month ago

Biden, top lawmakers denounce Russia's yearlong detention of Evan Gershkovich

President Joe Biden and top lawmakers are condemning Russia's wrongful detention of journalist Evan Gershkovich and reiterating their commitment to bringing him home.
1 month ago
Biden, top lawmakers denounce Russia's yearlong detention of Evan Gershkovich
1 month ago

WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich's detention in Russia extended to June 30

Evan Gershkovich was arrested in March 2023 and accused of "acting on the instructions of the American side" and collecting state secrets about the military.
1 month ago
WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich's detention in Russia extended to June 30
1 month ago

Russian court extends Evan Gershkovich's detention

The Wall Street Journal reporter appeared in a court to appeal his jail sentence, but the court ordered him to remain behind bars until June 30.
1 month ago
Russian court extends Evan Gershkovich's detention
1 month ago

Four suspects in custody in Moscow concert terror attack

Two of the suspects have reportedly pleaded guilty after Friday's terror attack at a Moscow concert venue that has left over 130 people dead.
1 month ago
Four suspects in custody in Moscow concert terror attack
1 month ago

Death toll in Moscow terrorist attack continues to rise

Russian President Vladimir Putin has cast doubt over whether ISIS acted alone in Friday’s deadly attack. Martha Raddatz says the U.S. is confident Ukraine had no involvement.
1 month ago
Death toll in Moscow terrorist attack continues to rise
1 month ago

Parents of reporter Evan Gershkovich speak out on his yearlong detainment

This week marks one year since Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was arrested in Russia on espionage charges while on a reporting trip, but his parents say they are still “optimistic.”
1 month ago
Parents of reporter Evan Gershkovich speak out on his yearlong detainment
1 month ago

At least 137 killed, hundreds more wounded in Moscow concert massacre

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz reports on ISIS claiming responsibility for one of Russia’s deadliest attacks in decades.
1 month ago
At least 137 killed, hundreds more wounded in Moscow concert massacre
1 month ago

Parents of reporter Evan Gershkovich speak out 1 year into his Russian detainment: Exclusive

This week marks one year since Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was arrested on espionage charges in Russia while on a reporting trip.
1 month ago
Parents of reporter Evan Gershkovich speak out on his yearlong detainment: Exclusive
1 month ago

2 terror attack suspects plead guilty in Moscow court, as Putin questions motives

Putin claimed that following the terrorist attack the suspects headed towards the Ukrainian border, a claim for which neither Putin nor the Kremlin provided evidence.
1 month ago
2 terror attack suspects plead guilty in Moscow court
1 month ago

4 suspects charged, as Russian diplomat says US didn't pass along 'concrete' info before Moscow attack

"Nothing was passed," Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov told Russian state media.
1 month ago
4 suspects charged in Moscow terror attack, Russian news agency says
1 month ago

A day of mourning in Russia after concert hall attack

On Sunday, Russia held a national day of mourning in memory of the lives lost in Friday’s concert hall attack.
1 month ago
A day of mourning in Russia after concert hall attack
1 month ago

Evan Gershkovich’s parents ‘optimistic’ about son’s case

The parents of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich spoke exclusively to George Stephanopoulos on the first anniversary of their son's detainment.
1 month ago
Evan Gershkovich’s parents ‘optimistic’ about son’s case
1 month ago

ISIS claims responsibility for concert hall attack in Moscow

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz breaks down the latest in the Moscow concert hall attack on “This Week.”
1 month ago
ISIS claims responsibility for concert hall attack in Moscow
1 month ago

Moscow terror attack: 4 gunmen arrested, death toll rises to 137

Gunmen opened fire in Crocus City Hall Friday, killing and injuring hundreds.
1 month ago
Moscow terror attack: Putin vows retribution as 4 arrested
1 month ago

Putin vows ‘retribution’ after deadly terror attack at concert hall

Russia is observing a day of mourning for the victims after a concert hall terror attack left more than 130 dead. Russian President Vladimir Putin vows retribution as the search for survivors begins.
1 month ago
Putin vows ‘retribution’ after deadly terror attack at concert hall
1 month ago

Police search rubble for possible survivors of Moscow terror attack

Terror group ISIS-K has claimed responsibility for the attack which saw gunmen open fire inside a concert hall and set off explosives that left at least 130 people dead.
1 month ago
Police search rubble for possible survivors of Moscow terror attack
1 month ago

ISIS claims responsibility in deadly attack on Russia's Crocus City Hall

Several gunmen burst into the concert hall and opened fire with automatic weapons, Russian state media reported.
1 month ago
ISIS claims responsibility in deadly attack on Russia's Crocus City Hall attack
1 month ago

Over 100 killed in attack on Russian music hall

Four suspects have been arrested as ISIS claims responsibility for attack.
1 month ago
Over 100 killed in attack on Russian music hall
1 month ago

Potential reasons and consequences of deadly Russia attack

ABC News’ Victor Oquendo spoke with Julia Ioffe, founding partner and Washington correspondent at Puck, about potential reasons behind the attack in Moscow and the possible consequences for Putin.
1 month ago
Potential reasons and consequences of deadly Russia attack
1 month ago

Mass casualties reported after terror attack in Russia

At least 40 people were killed and over 100 others were injured in a shooting and explosion at Moscow's Crocus City Hall, Russian officials said.
1 month ago
Mass casualties reported after terror attack in Russia
1 month ago

White House aware of incident in Moscow

Americans in Moscow should avoid large gatherings, according to National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby.
1 month ago
White House aware of incident in Moscow
1 month ago

Shooting at concert hall in Moscow

There has been a shooting at a concert hall in Moscow, according to Russian state media. ABC News' Tom Soufi Burridge reports.
1 month ago
Shooting at concert hall in Moscow
1 month ago

Russia launches massive air attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure

The strikes were the biggest on Ukraine’s power grid since the start of the war.
1 month ago
Russia launches massive air attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure
1 month ago

Russia launches massive air attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure

Russia unleashed a massive aerial attack on Friday in what Ukrainian officials said was most destructive assault on its energy infrastructure since the start of the war.
1 month ago
Russia launches massive air attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure
1 month ago

Russia launches largest missile attack in months on Ukraine

ABC News’ Tom Soufi Burridge reports on the latest developments after attacks on energy plants across Ukraine.
1 month ago
Russia launches largest missile attack in months on Ukraine
1 month ago

Dozens arrested during Russian presidential election

Independent election monitor Golos said it received 1,580 reports of possible violations at the polling stations.
1 month ago
Dozens arrested during Russian presidential election